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Tokyo voices concern over situation in south China sea after Philippine vessel incident

Tokyo, Mar 25 (UNI) Japan is voicing serious concern over the recent developments in the South China Sea after an incident involving the China Coast Guard and a Philippine supply vessel last week, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Last week, the Philippine armed forces said the China Coast Guard had used water cannons against a Philippine supply vessel. On Sunday, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian called on Manila to stop violations and provocations near the Second Thomas Shoal, also known as Ren'ai Jiao.
"Japan reiterates serious concern over repeated actions which obstruct freedom of navigation and increase regional tensions including recent dangerous actions that resulted in damage to the Filipino vessel and injuries to Filipinos onboard," the Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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